High on Life 2: When Humor Gets in the Way of Shooting
Introduction: A Quirky Shooting Experience
So, here we are, diving headfirst into the wild and wacky world of High on Life 2! Now, if you’re expecting a run-of-the-mill shooter, buckle up, because this game is more than just bullets and bad guys – it’s got a personality that’s as colorful as a clown at a birthday bash!
The Struggle Between Shooting and Silly Shenanigans
Now, don’t get me wrong, High on Life 2 has some killer shooting mechanics. But boy, oh boy, does it get sidetracked faster than you can say “gun-toting alien adventure.” Imagine blasting through alien hordes only to stop and partake in a ridiculous mini-game where you’re snorting imaginary powder off your space gun. Yep, that happens!
Seriously, within mere hours, you’ll encounter more eccentric NPCs and cringe-worthy jokes than you can shake a controller at. It’s like every character you meet just hopped off the pages of a bizarre comic book, complete with humor that’s deliberately edgy, sprinkled with references to all things skateboarding, boozing, and even a cheeky nod to bands like Avenged Sevenfold.
Yes, you’ve got sidekick characters like Knifey, an Australian knife who sounds like he’s straight out of a surfer’s nightmare. Sure, some of the jokes might tickle your fancy, but let’s be honest: they do bog down the gameplay and slow the pace to a crawl.
Imagine if it leaned more into the action instead of treating us to an endless parade of gags and drawn-out dialogues. There’s potential here—killer potential! Just scrap some of the unnecessary antics and let the shooting shine through!
When it was time to show off the arsenal, I was hyped! The guns are delightfully quirky, each boasting a unique flair. Take the shotgun that vacuums enemies while launching flaming frisbees – it’s as gloriously over-the-top as it sounds! Not to mention the SMG that can slow time when it spits out its bullets, or the hilariously dysfunctional assault rifle that might just launch enemies sky-high while spilling its sob story about a divorce.
The combat? Pure adrenaline rush! Picture this: fast-paced encounters where your weapons switch faster than your attention span at a boring meeting. It’s reminiscent of the chaos from the new Doom games, where every second counts, and every gun feels like a superstar.
But here’s the kicker: When the action is so satisfying, why waste time chitchatting with goofy side characters? Let’s just embrace the shootouts and let them rule the day!